March 26, 1946 Ens. D. Re Barrington, -U,S.N,R. BAR - Navy Glen L. Martins Baltimore 3, Maryland Dear Duck : It was certainly good to hear from you and to ‘mow that you have those knees bent and were fighting right along with the rest of our Jayhawkers during our last few games, We had a long hard season and feel very fortunate that we came out, as far as the conference is concerned, ever victorious. The Iowa State game at Ames and the Oklhoma game here proved to be our toughest assignments. , @ : i You asked about John Lance and I must admit thet lie treated us no better than last year. However, it seems that. officiating becomes a more arduous task as the years go bye I will certainly give him your regards when I see him once mores i 4 ; z \ Dean is still our big pepper-upper and continued. in this capacity throughout the season. | I am happy that you are able to play s ome basket= ‘bull, which should put you in good shape for next season. We are expecting a lot of material, Besides our entire Sirst string, we will have our reserves ané several good boys such as youwho make - 4t that much rougher competition for the first team births. You prebably know that Peck and Evans held down quarterback and guard positions this year; Peck throughout the season and Evans efter he returned from the service. Kanas is definitely "soming" and I expect a lot from him next years | Write again whenever you have time and I will try to be more prompt in answering your next letter. ) Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, ’ Varsity Basketball Coach.